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Chadwick Anderson
(858) 427-0518
chad@designerChad.info
https://designerChad.info/ucsd314
December 21, 2023
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am keenly interested in the Digital Science Communications Specialist position that is advertised on the UC San Diego website.
As an accomplished creative web and graphic design professional with 25+ years experience creating and managing content for both digital and print media for small businesses, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the creative excellence of your team.
Having successfully navigated a freelance career for much of my professional life, I am well-versed in collaborating with creative teams and directing a variety of projects from concept through completion. One of my strongest qualities is my innate ability to fuse artistic vision with pragmatic and strategic thinking. I understand the importance of not only creating visually appealing designs but also ensuring that they resonate with the target audience and effectively communicate the intended message.
I’m skilled in nearly every aspect of website design, development, production, and management. I utilize a variety of applications, technologies (PHP, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL), and other software services (WordPress, Postmark, Mailchimp) to deliver highly-effective communications that meet project goals and exceed expectations.
All of my technical skills would mean little if I didn’t have the graphic design skills to make them look good too. Skilled using a variety of software tools, including Adobe CC, I have created brand identities, cohesive marketing collateral, advertising, and other assets for print and screen that have deepened brand engagement for my clients in the long-term.
Some of my notable accomplishments include an eCommerce meal delivery service from concept to delivery, a WordPress Learndash LMS, and an event booking and business management system for a non-profit organization. These experiences have honed my ability to turn creative concepts into tangible, impactful results.
I invite you to view my resume and visit my online portfolio at https://designerChad.info/ucsd314 to browse through some of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with your needs and the possibility of joining your team.
Sincerely,
Chadwick Anderson
Chadwick Anderson
San Diego, CA • +1 (858) 427-0518 • chad@designerChad.info • designerChad.info
Accomplished marketing communications professional with 25+ years’ experience producing strategic digital and print assets on a wide variety of platforms for long-term clientele. Seeking to utilize my expertise in content creation, marketing, design, and development to fill a digital communications position. Dedicated creative and analytical thinker aims to help achieve management goals and take on additional responsibilities.
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Collaborative
- Adobe CC
- PHP/JS/CSS/HTML/SQL
- Adaptability
- Self-starter
- Photography
- Ecommerce / Woo
- Problem Solving
- Deadline Oriented
- CMS / WordPress
- Web UI / UX
Experience
Web & Graphic Designer | Developer • 2002 – Present
designerChad, San Diego, CA
Fulfilled the responsibilities of a full-service marketing and advertising department for many long-term small business clients by handling all print and digital graphic design creative to meet their sales and marketing objectives. Reliably and accurately managed simultaneous projects and successfully met all deadlines.
- Collaborated with clients to translate business objectives into effective and impactful web sites.
- Customized WordPress websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and jQuery.
- Managed marketing and product content on WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and others.
- Conceived and executed email, banner, social, and Google Ads campaigns to meet sales goals.
- Designed brand identity concepts, logos, brochures, sales kits, ads, and stationery systems.
- Oversaw offset/digital printing processes for strategic marketing brand collateral.
- Advised clientele on technology integrations to increase business efficiency and profitability.
Notable Achievements
- Executed a full company rebrand that repositioned a long-term client as the vertical market leader.
- Grew an integrated ecommerce meal delivery service from brand design through delivery logistics.
- Pioneered a non-profit’s novel online giving campaign that raised thousands for charity.
- Produced clever advertising campaigns that amplified client’s event bookings and market prominence.
- Created a highly branded, search optimized WordPress website targeting Google organic ranking and successfully maintained first page search engine results for 10+ years.
- Advanced a WordPress-based application to streamline the sales proposal creation process that led to a more consistent presentation with fewer errors and faster turnaround.
- Expanded a long-time radio show’s audience by creating a robust online show archiving system that gave listeners access to thousands of hours of additional content.
- Integrated a LearnDash LMS online training course into client’s WordPress ecommerce website that expanded their business nationally.
Creative Director • 1997 – 2002
Nuvonix Interactive, San Diego, CA
- Developed novel, data-driven website experiences that elevated clients’ online visibility twofold.
- Cultivated compelling brand identities and innovative marketing collateral for small businesses.
- Integrated emerging technologies and design trends to creatively enhance content presentation.
Community Leadership
Board Member | Vice President • 2019 – Present
Diving For Life, New York, NY
- Implemented the nonprofit’s transition to ecommerce for event fundraising and donations.
- Transformed the all-volunteer organization to paperless improving collaboration and cutting costs.
- Established a web membership system that increased communication, engagement, and continuity.
- Developed and maintain a highly custom WordPress registration and event management system.
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Skills
If I had to characterize my biggest strengths, they would be adaptability and problem solving ability.
I enjoy taking new or unique approaches to solve problems.
I would never rate anything 5 stars. There is always room for improvement.
Additional Works
(in no particular order)
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